South Orange is a pre-war village-style township with an NJ Transit station at its center, a university campus, and large older homes in sections like Montrose Park and Newstead. The housing is old, substantial and often original below the finishes, which is where most plumbing and heating issues start. We come from Bergen County and are in South Orange and Maplewood regularly.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of South Orange in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP 07079. We offer same-day service, on-time arrival and upfront No Worries Pricing on every job, and we handle residential and commercial work.
What We See in South Orange Homes & Buildings
- Most homes date to the early 1900s, so steam and hot-water boilers, cast iron waste lines and mixed supply piping are typical.
- Streets rise toward the South Mountain side of town, and homes on the higher ground can see noticeably lower water pressure than those near the village.
- Large old houses often have several bathrooms added over the years, all fed by piping never intended to serve them at once.
Sections of South Orange we serve include Montrose Park, Newstead, along with every other part of the township.
Popular Services in South Orange, NJ
These are the services South Orange customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in South Orange
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for South Orange homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in South Orange
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for South Orange homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in South Orange
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Essex County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in South Orange
South Orange's commercial base is concentrated around the village and train station — restaurants, retail, professional offices — plus a university campus and schools. Our commercial division handles rooftop units, commercial boilers, walk-in coolers and commercial plumbing, with an electrical engineer on staff for the wiring. See all commercial services.
South Orange Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
Pressure drops to nothing when someone starts a shower. Is that the town supply?
Sometimes it is elevation, but more often it is the piping inside the house. Old supply lines with narrowed interiors cannot deliver two fixtures at once. We measure static and flowing pressure to tell the difference before recommending anything.
Can we put modern bathrooms in a 1920s house without redoing all the plumbing?
Often yes, but the supply and drain capacity has to be checked first. It is worth knowing what you have before the tile goes in, because opening walls later costs far more than upgrading a run during the work.
Does the village require permits for heating and plumbing replacements?
Yes, like every New Jersey municipality. Boiler, furnace, water heater and gas line work is permitted and inspected, and we handle the filing and the inspection as part of the job.
Nearby Service Areas
We also serve these neighboring communities: